Health · Flint, Michigan, USA · Glen’s pick
“Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha is the pediatrician and scientist who blew the whistle on the Flint water crisis. Her data-driven advocacy is the defining example of how a single scientist can force a government to act on water contamination. Essential viewing for understanding the intersection of water, public health, and justice.”Why Glen chose it
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha is the pediatrician who uncovered the Flint water crisis by testing children's blood lead levels and going public against government denial. Her data-driven advocacy forced a national reckoning on water infrastructure and environmental justice. This lecture captures her story and methodology — a masterclass in using science to defend communities.
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